MANIFESTO

A land of stories, imagination, and symbols, our world offers a cultural heritage of inexhaustible richness. Civilisations weave narratives, myths, and creations that transcend borders and centuries. Whether in the form of tales, legends, great epics, literary masterpieces, or visionary works, these creations – and this shared Story – nourish a collective memory and shape a universal sensibility. Yet much of this heritage remains distant or unfamiliar to the public.

Cités Immersives was born from the desire to bring these cultural universes to life, to reveal their depth, beauty, and emotional power, and to make them accessible to all.

The Cités Immersives project is an invitation to dive into the heart of human culture – to feel, experience, and understand the works that have shaped our relationship with the world. Each experience becomes an open doorway into a shared imagination, a bridge between past and present, between creation and transmission.
Cités Immersives explores and celebrates the major works, iconic figures, and literary or fictional worlds that contribute to our common cultural landscape.

By reconnecting each person with this collective heritage – whether real or artistic – Cités Immersives aspires to strengthen the bonds within a shared narrative, to spark a living curiosity, and to nurture the desire to understand what brings us together.

Cités Immersives stands as a tribute to the creativity, brilliance, and spiritual impulse of those who have enriched humanity through their works. It brings together people from all walks of life around powerful cultural universes, transcends divisions, and strives to pass on a love of stories.

In essence: harnessing the power of immersion and technology to bring culture to life with ethics, emotion, and beauty.

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Culture is the memory of a people, the collective consciousness of historical continuity, a way of thinking and living
-Milan Kundera
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We celebrate heritage

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We celebrate heritage

We firmly believe that understanding history is a key driver of unity and togetherness.

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83% OF PEOPLE EXPRESS A STRONG INTEREST IN HISTORY
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WE TELL HISTORY WITH RIGOUR

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WE TELL HISTORY WITH RIGOUR

Our rigorous approach to history highlights stories that resonate with today’s issues. Each immersive experience is designed to inspire a deeper understanding of our shared heritage.

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100% OF OUR CONTENT IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY HISTORIANS.
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WE DEMOCRATISE CULTURE

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WE DEMOCRATISE CULTURE

Today, the museum experience remains out of reach for many. We are committed to offering a new kind of cultural experience — open and accessible to all.

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70% OF FRENCH PEOPLE DO NOT VISIT MUSEUMS.
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WE CONNECT YOUNG PEOPLE WITH CULTURE

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WE CONNECT YOUNG PEOPLE WITH CULTURE

By welcoming school groups, we make learning playful and immersive — sparking curiosity in young minds and offering privileged access to cultural stories.

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20% OF OUR VISITORS ARE SCHOOL GROUPS HOSTED IN OUR CITÉS IMMERSIVES.
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WE ARE ECO-RESPONSIBLE

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WE ARE ECO-RESPONSIBLE

By working exclusively with local partners, using eco-sourced materials, and eliminating the need to transport exhibition pieces, our immersive venues offer a more sustainable alternative — reducing our environmental impact while making culture accessible to all.

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OUR CARBON FOOTPRINT IS NEARLY 50% LOWER THAN THAT OF TRADITIONAL MUSEUMS.
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SCIENTIFIC DIRECTION

Cités Immersives places the utmost importance on historical accuracy.

Telling history is a complex task that carries great responsibility. To ensure the highest standards, each Cité is supported by a committee of recognised historians and specialists, led by one or more of its members.

OUR HISTORICAL ADVISORS

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Vincent Samson

Scientific advisor for the Cité Immersive Viking and co-author of the Viking catalogue

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Tiphaine Rolland

Head of the Scientific Committee for the Cité Immersive of Fables

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Didier Foucault

Scientific advisor for the Cité Immersive of Fables

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Patrick Dandrey

Scientific advisor for the Cité Immersive of Fables

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Alessia Bauer

Co-author of the Viking catalogue

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Lucie Malbos

Co-author of the Viking catalogue

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François Neveux

Co-author of the Viking catalogue

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Christophe Maneuvrier

Co-author of the Viking catalogue

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Elisabeth Ridel-Granger

Co-author of the Viking catalogue

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Jean Renaud

Co-author of the Viking catalogue

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Pierre-Brice Stahl

Co-author of the Viking catalogue

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Pierre Bauduin

Co-author of the Viking catalogue

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Gaïa Perraut

Co-author of the Viking catalogue

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Victor Barabino

Co-author of the Viking catalogue

THEIR MISSIONS

Contribute to the

historical development

of Cités Immersives

Approve all texts

and interpretive elements

within the experience

Publish a reference book

related to the exhibition’s

main theme

SUPPORT US

Become a patron and support meaningful cultural projects! 
Through the non-profit organisation Lumières d’Histoires, we work to make culture accessible to all by reaching out to underserved audiences.

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